1. Consensus Statement of Support
   
2. ACMG Practice Guidelines
   
3. Comparison of Cytogenetic array platforms
   

Key references:

1. US Centres for Disease Control Paper - 1/6 children have some type of disorder: Pediatrics. 2011 Jun;127(6):1034-42
2. Korean study showing that 1/38 children are Autistic: Am J Psychiatry. 2011 May 9
3. Global consensus statement recommending use of microarrays for children's disorders as first-tier diagnostics. Am J of Human Genetics May 2010.

Videos:

1. Genetics of Autism from Sick Kids Hospital Toronto
2. What is genetic counselling?
3. Benefits of early diagnosis and intervention.

Useful links for reference articles

U.S. Rates of Autism, ADHD Continue to Rise
NCBI Bookshelf - GeneReviews

Autism Recurs in Families More Often than Previously Realized
Research funded by Autism Speaks provides vital information on the need to screen baby siblings of children on the spectrum. Plus, learn what the research means for parents, read a transcript of our live chat with Alycia Halladay, Ph.D., and see media coverage.

For further information on management and treatment of rare disorders please refer to this useful link: http://www.rarechromo.org/forum/DisordersLeaflets.asp